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Monthly Highlights - December 2011

  • TRCA granted $614,500 through MOE’s 'Showcasing Water Innovation' program to accelerate the transformation of water markets in GTA residential and ICI communities towards widespread implementation of more sustainable technologies and practices.
  • CTC Source Protection Region received approval from MOE for all three Assessment Report updates/amendments.
  • $600,000 identified for Oak Ridges Corridor Park in Town of Richmond Hill budget for pedestrian trails, signs, seating stones and observation platforms.
  • Interior of the Laskay Emporium at Black Creek Pioneer Village was returned to its 19th century appearance and delighted visitors during the Christmas season.
  • The birding world was all atwitter over a smew in Whitby harbour on December 26th - the bird has only been seen twice in Ontario